Tobacco Purchase Age In Illinois Going From 18 To 21 This Summer
Tobacco sales in Illinois will soon be off-limits to anyone younger than 21 under a law signed Sunday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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How Can Doctors Be Sure A Self-Taught Computer Is Making The Right Diagnosis?
Some computer scientists are enthralled by programs that can teach themselves how to perform tasks, such as reading X-rays.
Shimkus Hopes For “Clean” Version Of Violence Against Women Act
Illinois Congressman John Shimkus voted against reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) when it passed the U-S House on a vote of 263-158 Thursday. But the Collinsville Republican says he hopes negotiations in the Senate will produce a version he can support when it returns to his chamber.
Pritzker Confident Dems Will Approve Tax — Others Hearing ‘Grumbling’ and ‘Hesitation’
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Thursday he’s confident the legislature will approve a graduated income tax.
Illinois Issues: State Again Weighs Parental Notification Of Abortion Law
Should minors have to tell their parents or a judge when they want to terminate a pregnancy?